This summer, I served as an intern for the Office of Digital Engagement, which operates within the Bureau of Public Affairs . This office maintains DipNote, the Department’s official blog, as well as the… more

Most U.S. citizens probably don’t spend much time thinking about the role of the U.S. Department of State, even though our actions have a direct impact on their safety and welfare. On any given day throughout… more

Imagine beholding the first X-ray machine, gazing at the height of the Eiffel Tower, marveling at the first telephone, discovering cotton candy, soaking in the beauty of Seattle’s Space Needle, and being the… more

Ten years ago today, my predecessor Sean McCormack launched the Department of State’s official blog DipNote. At the time of its launch, DipNote – a term that refers to a diplomatic note, one of the many ways… more

Young people are working hard to build the world they want to live in. They have come up with innovative ideas - from 3D-printable prosthetics to a low-cost device that prevents childbirth injuries. more

Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? We’ve got you covered. Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and… more